Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
4 hours 16 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Abu Dhabi is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Chennai and is in the UTC+4 timezone.
There are 214 flights from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport each week. Catch the 00:05 flight if you want to set off as soon as possible. If you'd prefer to get the most out of your day, the last flight from MAA to AUH is at 23:20.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Flying into Abu Dhabi (and seeing more of United Arab Emirates!) is a breeze with Etihad Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
To break up your flight from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the MAA - AUH route are:
Muscat International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MAA to AUH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is $171. The cheapest price for a return flight is $310. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap flight tickets from MAA to AUH, reserve your trip 2 months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
Travelling from central Chennai to Chennai Airport takes about 49 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 47 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a convenient hotel close to MAA? If you're on an early flight from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AUH instead:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
From Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour and 28 minutes.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Abu Dhabi in April.
Before locking in your flight from Chennai Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with the temperature ranging from 29ºC to 43ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from MAA to AUH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Abu Dhabi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Abu Dhabi right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from MAA to AUH:
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Abu Dhabi itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Qasr Al Watan.
Complete your Abu Dhabi trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Abu Dhabi International Airport, browse our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Abu Dhabi trip.